Jennifer Armstrong

Jennifer Armstrong is a Researcher affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences at Macquarie University. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and specializes in pediatric medicine, genetic disorders, and orthopedic interventions. Her work focuses on conditions such as achondroplasia and clubfoot, emphasizing clinical guidelines, epidemiology, and surgical outcomes in children. Armstrong collaborates with institutions across Australia and internationally to address challenges in pediatric healthcare.

Her research interests include the management of genetic skeletal disorders, medical complications in children with achondroplasia, and the effectiveness of physiotherapist-led treatments for clubfoot. Recent studies have explored the prevalence of achondroplasia in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory, as well as the impact of healthcare factors on surgical outcomes in children with cerebral palsy.

Armstrong’s publications reflect a commitment to evidence-based practice, with contributions to journals like Disability and Rehabilitation and Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health. Her work often involves multidisciplinary teams and emphasizes improving clinical guidelines for rare pediatric conditions.